Biofuels
India's ethanol drive imperils its push for edible oil self-sufficiency
India's drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world's largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports.
Indonesia aims to launch B50 biodiesel in 2026, but unlikely in January
Indonesia reaffirmed a plan to raise the mandatory palm oil content in its biodiesel to 50% starting from next year, but the program known as B50 is unlikely to start in January
Argentina raises biofuel prices for domestic market
The Argentine government raised biofuel prices for the domestic market, according to two resolutions published in the official gazette.
Imperial Oil completes renewable diesel facility at Strathcona refinery (Canada)
Imperial Oil has completed construction of a renewable diesel facility at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Canada, a milestone for Canadian operations.
India's E20 fuel rollout marked by widespread criticism
As India puts more of the emissions-cutting biofuel ethanol in its petrol, consumers complain it damages their engines.
Argentina's YPF to invest $400 MM in sustainable jet fuel venture
Argentine state oil firm YPF will invest around $400 MM as part of a new JV to produce and sell sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
MOL Group successfully completes another SAF and HVO production test
MOL Group is highlighting a recent milestone in its energy transition journey. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been successfully produced for the first time at INA’s Rijeka Refinery during a pilot project to process biocomponent, as well as a significant volume of renewable diesel hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
Brazil's Grupo Potencial to invest $392 MM in corn ethanol plant as part of biofuels complex
Brazil's Grupo Potencial will invest 2 B reais ($392.9 MM) to build a corn ethanol plant in Lapa, Parana state, as part of a plan to develop the world's largest biofuels complex.
Phillips 66 hit with $800-MM penalty in biofuel trade secrets case
A state court in Alameda, California, on Wednesday ordered Phillips 66 to pay $195 MM in punitive damages, in addition to $604.9 MM in compensation the refiner was ordered to pay following a separate verdict.
Pengerang Terminals to provide storage and handling facilities for biorefinery feedstocks and products
Pengerang Terminals has signed a terminal usage agreement with Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd (PBSB), paving the way for PT2SB to provide storage and handling facilities for PBSB’s feedstocks and products.
- Petrobras delivers LPG sold at steep premiums despite Lula move to annul auction 4/3
- Plug Power to supply 275-MW GenEco electrolyzer system for Hy2gen’s Courant decarbonized ammonium nitrate project 4/3
- Vietnam refinery boosting jet fuel production 4/3
- China plans to upgrade some petrochemical plants, phase out others by 2029 4/3
- Morocco has diesel stocks for 51 days, energy ministry says 4/3
- Nigeria's Seplat Energy hit by strike amid push for higher output 4/3
